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FL51 NTF

2001 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

105,605 mi
Last recorded105,605 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Ford Focus84,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 NTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2017 105,605 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel tank leaking or hose to tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 22 Jul 2016 100,161 miles

EML light on

Exhaust corroded

General corrossion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 99,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside head lamp aim not tested

child seats fitted

engine check light on

front and rear bumpers damaged

pas fluid on min mark

possible pas fluid leak from pump

screen damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 93,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine managment light on

Exhaust corroded & heatshield detatched

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Off side rear tyre cracked & perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2015 93,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine managment light on

Exhaust corroded & heatshield detatched

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off side rear tyre cracked & perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 89,744 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 89,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine managment warning lamp on

Exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 82,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 8 May 2013 82,281 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

front to rear tyre sizes differ?

plastic covers on sills

Pass 12 May 2012 76,631 miles

airbag light on

engine managment light on

Fail 11 May 2012 76,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

airbag light on

engine managment light on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2011 69,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2010 64,087 miles

engine light on

Fail 27 Apr 2010 64,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine light on

Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,541 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 59,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 55,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

glass broken in nearside exterior mirror

off side mirror taped but secure and full vision to rear

Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp on

Pass 1 Mar 2006 43,862 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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FL51 NTF is a 2001 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2001 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,182 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL51 NTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FL51 NTF is a 2001 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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